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Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way. -
Dana Cronin/Special to Harvest Public MediaTouting its long history and cultural significance, Mexico’s president says genetically modified corn has no place in his country. That puts Mexico and the U.S. on a collision course over a major trade agreement.
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Geary County Secure Care can be ‘the last hope for these youth.’ But others say the jail-like facility only makes things worse. -
Women aged 50 and older are playing basketball. The Granny Basketball League covers 10 states, including Kansas and Iowa. Greg Echlin takes a closer look at this growing sport.
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The United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets — a type of small grain mostly grown in parts of Asia and Africa. The highly resilient and cost-friendly grains could make them the next crop for U.S. farmers in the midst of climate change.
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Kansas clinics say they’ll continue to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone this week — but big questions remain.
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With Easter approaching, Bunny TNT is nervous that even more rabbits – a frequent gift this time of year – will end up at the rescue.
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They're called Bradford pears, Callery pears and about two dozen other names. Scientists say it's time to remove these trees, because they're wreaking havoc. Here's one way to help in Kansas and Missouri.
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After the end of pandemic-era free meals, schools are reporting rising school meal debt and fewer kids in their free and reduced price programs.
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Wichita’s National Baseball Congress has showcased the best collegiate and semipro players in the country for nearly 100 years. But of all the players who have played here, perhaps none is as significant to the city’s baseball history as Leroy “Satchel” Paige.
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The Inflation Reduction Act provides funds for clean energy, transportation, electrification and more for rural communities, but small towns with few resources and staff may have trouble accessing those programs.
